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Setting a BIOS password is one of the best pieces of advice I’ve read on Lemmy. Once you set that password, Windows shouldn’t be able to overwrite grub. That doesn’t help with devices and storage locks but that removed the biggest frustration for me.

Listenbrainz is an open-source alternative to Last.fm: https://listenbrainz.org/

But I’ve used Last.fm for 20 years so I definitely recommend it.

Start with your city and parish, do either of them run a household hazardous waste recycling center? These places will take chemicals, batteries and other dangerous materials so they don’t end up in the landfill. Sherveport is hosting a dropoff day on July 26: https://www.shreveportgreen.org/community-garden-2-2-1

Also look and see if any local recycling centers will take them. We also have electronic/e-waste collectors in my area.